{"id":58820,"date":"2024-02-28T05:29:35","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T05:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medsname.com\/calpol\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T10:49:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:49:14","slug":"calpol","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/cs\/product\/calpol\/","title":{"rendered":"Calpol"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- medsbase-tldr-answer --><\/p>\n<div class=\"medsbase-tldr-answer\" style=\"background:#fff8e1;border-left:4px solid #f5a623;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 24px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;\">&#9889; Quick Answer &mdash; What is Calpol?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Calpol<\/strong> je <strong>paracetamol 500&nbsp;mg tablet<\/strong>, part of one of the best-known paracetamol brand families in the world (GlaxoSmithKline). It is used for <strong>mild-to-moderate pain and fever<\/strong> &mdash; headache, dental pain, menstrual pain, muscle ache, cold and flu symptoms, and any cause of fever. Usual adult dose: <strong>500&nbsp;mg to 1&nbsp;g every 4 to 6 hours, maximum 4&nbsp;g (eight tablets) per 24 hours<\/strong>. Calpol is available as tablets, liquid suspension, drops, and suppositories &mdash; making it the go-to paracetamol brand for children as well as adults.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"medsbase-trust-strip\" style=\"background:#f4f8fb;border:1px solid #d8e3eb;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;\">\n<strong>Co z\u00edsk\u00e1te s MedsBase:<\/strong> V\u00fdrobce certifikovan\u00fd WHO-GMP \u00b7 Diskr\u00e9tn\u00ed balen\u00ed \u00b7 Celosv\u011btov\u00e1 doprava \u00b7 V\u00edce ne\u017e 1 400 ov\u011b\u0159en\u00fdch <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/cs\/reviews\/\">recenz\u00ed z\u00e1kazn\u00edk\u016f<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"medsbase-reship-line\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:8px 0 18px;\">\ud83d\udce6 Ka\u017ed\u00e1 objedn\u00e1vka je pokryta na\u0161\u00ed <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/cs\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\"><strong>Z\u00e1rukou op\u011btovn\u00e9ho odesl\u00e1n\u00ed<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 pokud va\u0161e z\u00e1silka nedoraz\u00ed do 20 pracovn\u00edch dn\u016f, p\u0159epos\u00edl\u00e1me ji.<\/p>\n<h3>Pro\u010d objedn\u00e1vat z MedsBase<\/h3>\n<p>Na\u0161e generick\u00e9 l\u00e9ky poch\u00e1zej\u00ed od v\u00fdrobc\u016f certifikovan\u00fdch WHO-GMP a jsou expedov\u00e1ny po cel\u00e9m sv\u011bt\u011b v diskr\u00e9tn\u00edm, nen\u00e1padn\u00e9m balen\u00ed \u2013 na vn\u011bj\u0161\u00ed stran\u011b bal\u00edku nen\u00ed uveden n\u00e1zev l\u00e9ku. Platby kartou jsou sm\u011brov\u00e1ny prost\u0159ednictv\u00edm regulovan\u00e9ho procesoru (popisky na v\u00fdpisu zahrnuj\u00ed regulovan\u00e9ho procesora plateb kartou \u2013 nikdy \u201cMedsBase\u201d nebo n\u00e1zev l\u00e9ku). P\u0159ij\u00edm\u00e1me tak\u00e9 kryptom\u011bny a bankovn\u00ed p\u0159evody SEPA. Ka\u017ed\u00e1 objedn\u00e1vka je zaji\u0161t\u011bna na\u0161\u00ed politikou p\u0159eposl\u00e1n\u00ed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Calpol 500&nbsp;mg<\/strong> is a GlaxoSmithKline brand of paracetamol (acetaminophen), familiar in the UK and many other markets as the classic paracetamol brand for fever and mild-to-moderate pain. Although Calpol is best known for its <em>paediatric suspension<\/em> (used by generations of parents for childhood fever and vaccination-related pain), the <strong>500&nbsp;mg tablet is the standard adult formulation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Paracetamol is the most commonly used analgesic in the world. It is on the WHO Essential Medicines List and is the first-line pain and fever medicine in children, pregnancy, older patients, and anyone at risk of NSAID side effects.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Calpol Used For?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Headache, including tension-type headache and migraine<\/li>\n<li>Dental pain, post-extraction pain<\/li>\n<li>Fever from any cause &mdash; viral, bacterial, post-vaccination, post-operative<\/li>\n<li>Muscle aches, mild back pain, cold and flu symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Menstrual pain (as first-line or alongside NSAIDs)<\/li>\n<li>Osteoarthritis pain (mild-to-moderate)<\/li>\n<li>Post-surgical pain &mdash; as part of multimodal analgesia<\/li>\n<li>Paediatric fever and pain (at weight-based dose)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does Calpol Work?<\/h2>\n<p>Paracetamol acts mainly on the central nervous system. It weakly inhibits cyclooxygenase (particularly a COX-3 variant) in the spinal cord and brain, modulates endogenous cannabinoid pathways, and may enhance descending serotonergic pain-inhibition. The net effect is reduced pain perception and a lower hypothalamic temperature setpoint. Paracetamol has essentially no anti-inflammatory effect in peripheral tissues, which is why it spares the stomach, kidneys, and platelets that NSAIDs can affect.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calpol Dosing<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adults and children &gt; 12 years:<\/strong> 500&nbsp;mg to 1&nbsp;g (1&ndash;2 tablets) every 4&ndash;6 hours as needed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maxim\u00e1ln\u00ed d\u00e1vka:<\/strong> 4&nbsp;g (4,000&nbsp;mg) per 24 hours from all sources combined<\/li>\n<li><strong>Children 6&ndash;12 years:<\/strong> 250&ndash;500&nbsp;mg every 4&ndash;6 hours, maximum 60&nbsp;mg\/kg\/day<\/li>\n<li><strong>Children under 6 years:<\/strong> use Calpol paediatric suspension with weight-based dosing (120&nbsp;mg\/5&nbsp;mL or 250&nbsp;mg\/5&nbsp;mL strengths)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elderly, low body weight, chronic liver disease, regular alcohol use:<\/strong> reduce the daily ceiling to 2&ndash;3&nbsp;g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Calpol tablets can be taken with or without food. Swallow with a full glass of water. If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless your next scheduled dose is due within 2 hours &mdash; then skip. Never double up.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:14px 18px;margin:16px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Paracetamol and the liver.<\/strong> Paracetamol is extremely safe at recommended doses but is the single most common cause of acute liver failure worldwide at higher doses. <strong>Do not exceed 4&nbsp;g (4,000&nbsp;mg) per day from all sources combined.<\/strong> That is 8 tablets of 500&nbsp;mg. Be careful not to double-dose by combining branded paracetamol (Calpol, Anacin, Panadol, Crocin, Tylenol) with cold\/flu preparations that often also contain paracetamol. Liver risk rises with regular alcohol use, chronic liver disease, and prolonged fasting &mdash; reduce the daily limit to 2&nbsp;g in those cases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should Not Take Calpol?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Known hypersensitivity to paracetamol<\/li>\n<li>Severe hepatic impairment (advanced cirrhosis, active hepatitis)<\/li>\n<li>Concurrent use of another paracetamol-containing product that would exceed 4&nbsp;g\/day<\/li>\n<li>Chronic heavy alcohol use without prior medical review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vedlej\u0161\u00ed \u00fa\u010dinky<\/h2>\n<p>At recommended doses paracetamol is among the safest systemic medicines.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>M\u00e9n\u011b \u010dast\u00e9:<\/strong> mild skin rash, pruritus, nausea<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vz\u00e1cn\u00e9:<\/strong> severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, TEN), thrombocytopenia, liver injury at supra-therapeutic doses<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overdose:<\/strong> acute hepatotoxicity &mdash; the most important risk. Symptoms may be delayed 24&ndash;48 hours; any suspected overdose is a medical emergency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objedn\u00e1vky a dod\u00e1n\u00ed<\/h2>\n<p>MedsBase offers worldwide shipping on every order. Orders are dispatched in discreet packaging and arrive in branded manufacturer packs. If your preferred pack size is out of stock, contact customer support for an ETA.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:14px 18px;margin:20px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Zdravotn\u00ed prohl\u00e1\u0161en\u00ed.<\/strong> The information on this page is provided for general education only. It is not a substitute for advice from your own doctor or pharmacist. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing therapy, especially if you have a history of ulcer disease, heart disease, kidney disease, asthma, liver disease, or are pregnant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\">\u010casto kladen\u00e9 dotazy<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Calpol used for?<\/h3>\n<p>Calpol (paracetamol 500 mg) is used for mild-to-moderate pain and fever &mdash; headache, dental pain, muscle ache, menstrual cramps, cold and flu, and fever from any cause. It is suitable for adults and, at weight-based doses, for children.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is Calpol different from ibuprofen?<\/h3>\n<p>Calpol is paracetamol &mdash; a central pain and fever medicine with no anti-inflammatory effect. Ibuprofen is an NSAID that works on inflammation. Paracetamol is gentler on the stomach, kidneys, and platelets; ibuprofen is more effective when pain is inflammation-driven.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How fast does Calpol work?<\/h3>\n<p>Onset of pain and fever relief is usually within 30 minutes of an oral dose; peak effect at 1 hour.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I take Calpol with ibuprofen or diclofenac?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The combination is safe and commonly used for moderate pain.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I give Calpol to my child?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, at correctly-weighed paediatric doses. For children under 6 years, the Calpol paediatric suspension is preferred to splitting adult tablets. Always measure with the supplied syringe or measuring cup &mdash; never with a household spoon.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Calpol safe in pregnancy?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes &mdash; paracetamol is the first-line pain and fever medicine in pregnancy. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I drink alcohol while taking Calpol?<\/h3>\n<p>Occasional light drinking at standard doses is acceptable. Regular or heavy drinking increases liver risk &mdash; reduce the daily ceiling to 2 g or avoid paracetamol altogether.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much Calpol is too much?<\/h3>\n<p>Adults should not exceed 4 g (8 tablets of 500 mg) per 24 hours from all sources. Doses above 150 mg\/kg can cause severe liver injury and are a medical emergency, even if you feel well initially.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Calpol the same as Crocin, Panadol, or Tylenol?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes &mdash; all are brands of paracetamol (acetaminophen). At the same strength they are clinically equivalent. Be careful not to take more than one paracetamol brand at the same time.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I take Calpol every day for chronic pain?<\/h3>\n<p>Short-term daily use is safe. For chronic daily use (e.g. osteoarthritis), stay well within the 4 g\/day ceiling, avoid combining with other paracetamol-containing products, and review with your doctor.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if my child vomits after Calpol?<\/h3>\n<p>If vomiting occurs within 30 minutes, the dose can be repeated. 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